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Perform CPR

Quick Facts

Category: First Aid
Delivery Methods: Contact COHST for available delivery methods.
Accreditation:
Price: $76.00
Group Training: This course is available for Group Training

Description

This unit of study consists of gaining skills and knowledge to perform Cardiopulmonary Resuscitation (CPR) in line with the Australian Resuscitation Council (ARC) Guidelines. This course is Nationally Accredited.

Pre-requisites

Please check with the centre for more information

Entry Requirements

Please check with the centre for more information

Topics

  • Basic anatomy and physiology relating to performing CPR
  • Procedures for performing CPR
  • State and territory regulatory requirements, ARC Guidelines and accepted industry practice relating to currency of skill and knowledge
  • How to access ambulance/medical assistance and/or emergency response support
  • Understanding of the use of an Automated External Defibrillator (AED), including when to use and when not to
  • Privacy and confidentiality requirements
  • Chain of survival
  • Need to be culturally aware, sensitive and respectful
  • Duty of care requirements
  • Relevant workplace hazards
  • Infection control principles and procedures, including use of standard precautions
  • Own skills and limitations
  • Awareness of stress management techniques and available support

Learning Outcomes

  • How to perform CPR in line with ARC Guidelines
  • Seek assistance from others and/or ambulance support as appropriate
  • Communicate details of the incident
  • Request ambulance support or appropriate medical assistance and/or ambulance support using available means of communication
  • Accurately convey details of casualty's condition and CPR procedures performed to emergency services/relieving personnel
  • Calmly provide information to reassure casualty, adopting a communication style to match the casualty's level of consciousness
  • Provide reports, where applicable, in a timely manner, presenting all relevant facts relating to performing CPR according to established procedures

Course Calendar

Course Beginning Date Delivery Method Course Location Sessions
4# 2nd Feb 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
11# 7th Mar 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
29# 4th Apr 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
49# 23rd May 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
52# 8th Jun 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
87# 4th Jul 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
75# 19th Jul 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
104# 18th Aug 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
99# 24th Aug 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
122# 8th Sep 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
125# 19th Sep 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
134# 11th Oct 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
137# 24th Oct 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
151# 8th Nov 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
159# 14th Nov 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
171# 5th Dec 2011 Face-2-Face Hawthorn Campus >
127# 13th Dec 2011 Face-2-Face Melbourne Office >
Course Beginning Date Delivery Method Course Location Sessions

Course Fee

$76.00

Course Cancellation Policy

Information on COHST's course cancellation policy can be found on the Terms & Conditions page.

Enrolment

To enroll in this course, please download the Booking form and return to COHST using the following contact details.

Course Queries

Have any questions? See what is listed under Frequently Asked Questions (F.A.Q.) or submit an online enquiry.